Fated to Be Loved by Villains

“Fated to Be Loved by Villains” is a manhwa adaptation of a popular Korean web novel by 리틀빅. It follows the story of a man who is reincarnated (or transmigrated) into the world of his favorite game, where he becomes Daud (or Dowd) Campbell—a seemingly powerless noble with a modest background. His life takes an unexpected turn when, on his very first day at the imperial academy, he encounters the final boss, the formidable villainess Elnore Tristan. This encounter triggers the activation of two unique system traits:

• Desperate Survival: A skill that boosts his power level when his survival is at stake. This means that the more danger he faces, the stronger he becomes.
• Deadly Charm: A trait that irresistibly attracts those with dark or villainous traits, effectively dooming him to be loved by the “bad guys.”

As a result, Daud finds himself entangled with a harem of villainous characters—each drawn to him not only by fate but also by the allure of his system-granted charm. While he initially aims to live a quiet, low-profile life, his in-depth knowledge of game mechanics and his ability to adapt under pressure force him into increasingly perilous situations. Along the way, he must balance survival, escalating romantic complications, and dangerous political intrigues in a world where every challenge could be life-threatening.

Blending elements of action, comedy, fantasy, romance, and harem dynamics, the manhwa plays with typical isekai and game-transmigration tropes. Its dynamic artwork and brisk storytelling highlight both the intense battles and the quirky, often humorous interactions between the protagonist and his unpredictable harem of villainous love interests.

If you enjoy a mix of clever system mechanics, unconventional romance, and a narrative that subverts traditional fantasy tropes, “Fated to Be Loved by Villains” offers an entertaining and fresh take on the genre.

The protagonist became the character Daud Campbell in “Savior Rising,” a game he enjoyed and became an veteran in. He possessed the body of a powerless noble living on the outskirts, and decided to live quietly, avoiding others’ attention.

On his first day inside the game, he gets involved with the final boss, also known as the vessel of the grey demon, “Elnore Elinarize la Tristan.”

After their encounter, the protagonist gains two special rewards: “Desperate Survival,” which makes him stronger when his rate of survival decreases, and “Deadly Charm,” which charms those who have evil traits.

Not only do these two skills get him entangled with the final boss, but they also get him entangled with other demon vessels. However, with the use of his skills, he calmly overcomes the challenges with his veteran expertise.

But every time he overcomes a challenge, those with evil traits become interested in him…

Finally, he received his end goal.

“Put this continent’s fate on the line and charm all of them.”